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SAS war crimes claims were waved away in 24 hours despite mounting evidence
An initial internal review into reports of war crimes committed by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan was dismissed in just one day, newly declassified documents have revealed.
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Government files reveal nuclear test radiation risks to British soldiers’ families were downplayed
Government scientists knew British troops would have deformed children as a result of nuclear bomb tests - but never warned them.
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UK troops shoot down drones targeting allied base amid Iran conflict escalation
British troops shot down over a dozen Iranian “suicide” drones over an allied base in northern Iraq last night.
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Starmer condemns Trump’s claim UK troops were “off the frontline” in Afghanistan as insulting
The mother of a veteran who suffered horrific injuries condemns the US president’s comments as "the ultimate insult".
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John Healey says Nigel Farage endangers Britain’s national security by opposing troop deployment to Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey has said he would not trust Nigel Farage with Britain’s national security after the Reform UK leader said he would vote against plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine alongside France in the event of a peace deal.
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£28bn gap: Britain rethinks defence spending amid growing Russian threat
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton reportedly told the Prime Minister that the MoD faces a £28 billion shortfall between now and 2030.
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UK deploys officers to Israel as part of US-led mission overseeing Gaza truce
British troops have been sent to Israel to help monitor a fragile ceasefire in Gaza after a request from the US.
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Thousands of Afghans who aided British forces caught in latest data leak scandal
Thousands of Afghans brought to safety in the UK have had their personal data exposed, after a Ministry of Defence (MoD) sub-contractor suffered a data breach.
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UK secretly preparing for direct military attack by Russia
The UK begins secret preparations for potential war with Russia
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UK plans ‘significant force’ deployment to Ukraine, but rules of engagement unclear
Downing Street has been asked if British troops stationed in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire would be allowed to fire back at Russians. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is set to speak with Vladimir Putin.
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